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UX Designer

Be the UX Designer for the software driving the world's largest startup accelerator at MassChallenge. Our team and software have accelerated thousands of startups worldwide. Join our team to bring consistency, simplicity, and ease-of-use to the MassChallenge experience.

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge:

Unparalleled significant professional development and growth opportunities and access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Specifically, employees:

Get direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries

Get direct access to the world's best startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more.

Learn how to optimize the growth of startups across multiple industries.

Take ownership over significant and strategically important projects for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company.

Experience in a startup environment using agile methodologies preferred.

About MassChallenge:

MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and regions around the world. We also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK; and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over.

How to Apply:

In addition to completing the online application and providing your resume, please include a one page cover letter with a link to your portfolio. In your cover letter tell us about yourself by answering the following three questions:

Why Startups: Tell us why you want to work with startups, and why at MassChallenge in particular.

MarCom Manager, MassChallenge Israel

MassChallenge Israel is looking for a MarCom Manager who is as crazy about startups as we are. The MarCom Manager is a critical team member responsible for developing the communications and marketing strategy for the flagship accelerator and additional programing. Stakeholders include startups, the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, partners and sponsors as well as global constituencies. The role is based in Jerusalem, Israel. Only candidates willing and able to work out of our office in Jerusalem every day will be considered.

Main Responsibilities:

The role of the MarCom Manager will focus on two main MassChallenge stakeholders: Startups/entrepreneurial ecosystem and Partners (corporate sponsors).

Communication strategy

Define and execute the communication strategy for MassChallenge including developing pitch ideas in conjunction with PR consultant

Vice President, Global Marketing

MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and regions around the world. We also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK; and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over.

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge

Unparalleled significant professional development and growth opportunities and access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs. Specifically, employees:

Get direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries

Get direct access to the world's best startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more

Learn how to optimize the growth of startups across multiple industries

Take ownership over significant and strategically important projects for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company

About this Role

You will be responsible for MassChallenge’s overall marketing strategy with a focus on 1) building MassChallenge’s reputation locally and globally, 2) driving applications to the programs around the world, and 3) maximizing the number of leads for the Partnerships/Development team. This role will report directly to the President in Boston.

Responsibilities:

Marketing Strategy: Responsible for the organization’s overall marketing strategy, with an emphasis on growing the organization’s digital footprint. Lead multi-channel campaigns to support application growth and brand awareness goals.

Application and Partnership Growth: Drive the growth of the organization by driving applications to all programs and by creating leads for the Partnerships/Development team.

Analysis: Ensure that the Board and Executive Team are provided with accurate, timely, and relevant internal marketing analysis and reporting that is meaningful to running the organization.

Content Marketing Coordinator

MassChallenge Boston is looking for a Content Marketing Coordinator who will drive our content and social media marketing strategies. We are looking for a versatile marketer and strong writer with a knack for developing high-quality content for a variety of channels, an understanding of inbound marketing strategies and tactics, and a passion for social media and engaging with a variety of audiences. This is a fun role where you’ll be on the front lines telling stories about everything we do at MassChallenge Boston and PULSE@MassChallenge and about our incredible entrepreneurs who are changing the world.

This position reports to Hannah Perry, Senior Marketing Manager.

Major Responsibilities

Create and distribute content for all platformsincluding the MassChallenge Boston newsletter, web site, social media accounts and our blog.

Develop marketing materials for a variety of audiences - entrepreneurs, sponsors and the community at large.

Help drive traffic and awareness for MassChallenge and PULSE@MassChallenge content through effective web practices and SEO.

Monitor and measure blog and social media performance and its impact on our overall marketing objectives and be proactive about spotting trends and communicating them to the team. Monitor and support PULSE activities, as needed

Be the internal social media expert: work cross-functionally to drive social media engagement and educate MassChallenge employees on tips and best practices.

Skills and Requirements

2-4 years in content marketing with an understanding of how to create and distribute unique content that will resonate across audiences.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as accuracy and attention to detail.

MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and regions around the world. We also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK; and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over.

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge

Unparalleled significant professional development and growth opportunities and access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Specifically, employees:

Get direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries

Get direct access to the world's best startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more

Learn how to optimize the growth of startups across multiple industries

Take ownership over significant and strategically important projects for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company

How to Apply

In addition to completing the online application and providing your resume, please include a one-page cover letter in which you tell us about yourself by answering the following two questions:

Why Startups: Tell us why you want to work with startups, and why at MassChallenge in particular.

Partnerships Account Manager

MassChallenge Boston seeks a high-energy, results-oriented account management professional to manage its partnerships with large corporations. In this role you will consistently provide excellent customer service to our incredible sponsors and partners and represent their needs and goals within the MassChallenge community.

This position reports to Dina Samra, Director of Partnerships.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable with responsibility growth and has the capacity to work with all levels of an organization. The candidate will want to leverage his or her demonstrated management experience in a mission-driven, startup-oriented company. They will also be passionate about both the startup community and working with a growing team in Boston.

In keeping with MassChallenge’s values, the Partnerships Account Manager will have the opportunity to regularly interact with MassChallenge startups and alumni in order to help create value for our sponsors and partners in the community.

Key Responsibilities

Effectively manage all aspects of corporate relationships with corporate development, strategy, and innovation teams. This includes planning events like Demo Days, coordinating sponsor office hours, and integrating sponsors and partners into the startup community through key individual introductions and premium interactions with marquee community events.

Develop long-term, strategic customer business relationships with key executives in new and existing accounts with an eye towards trends and changes in the corporate innovation sector.

Initially support and later lead the renewal process for current partners with an eye towards increasing partner engagement and revenue

Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 years account management experience in the field of entrepreneurship, technology, PR, or advertising

Strong understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Boston

Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication, and customer relationship-building skills across multiple levels of management

MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and regions around the world. We also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK; and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over.

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge

Unparalleled significant professional development and growth opportunities and access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs.

Specifically, employees:

Get direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries

Get direct access to the world's best startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more

Learn how to optimize the growth of startups across multiple industries

Take ownership over significant and strategically important projects for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company

How to Apply

In addition to completing the online application and providing your resume, please include a one-page cover letter in which you tell us about yourself by answering the following two questions:

Why Startups: Tell us why you want to work with startups, and why at MassChallenge in particular.

Director of Partnerships

MassChallenge Texas seeks an experienced sales person as part of its sales and account management team. This team is charged with securing 50% of overall goal as new revenue in addition to delivering high quality and value to existing sponsorships. Reporting to the Managing Director of MassChallenge Texas, the Director of Partnerships will have goals related to building sales and account strategies and driving success in developing leads, closing sales, and managing client relationships in a hands-on fashion.

Our ideal candidate is comfortable with growth and has the capacity to lead and influence all levels of an organization. The candidate will want to leverage his or her demonstrated management and sales experience in a mission-driven, startup oriented company. A successful candidate will bring a dynamic leadership style and outcome-oriented approach to sales. They will also be passionate about the startup community. In keeping with MassChallenge’s values, the Director of Partnerships will have the opportunity to interact with MassChallenge startups and alumni regularly to help create value for our sponsors and partners in the community. Funding for the program is provided by governments, corporations, foundations, and philanthropists.

Global Partnerships Coordinator

MassChallenge is the world’s largest and most friendly startup accelerator. We help entrepreneurs win by bringing together resources that help them launch and grow their businesses – no strings attached. MassChallenge is a fast-paced, exciting place to work. We are a small team getting a lot done. If you want a challenging and rewarding career in the center of the startup ecosystem, this opportunity is for you!

As the Global Partnerships Coordinator, you will manage programs and relationships with key Bridge to MassChallenge partners. In this role you will be expected to consistently provide excellent customer service to partners, as well as represent their needs and goals within MassChallenge.

To be successful in this role, the Global Partnerships Coordinator must be comfortable with responsibility and has the capacity to work with all levels of an organization. A successful candidate will bring a dynamic style and outcome-oriented approach to developing internal partnership processes and servicing external relationships. He/she will also be passionate about both the startup community and working with our growing team globally.

In keeping with MassChallenge’s values, the Global Partnerships Coordinator will have the opportunity to regularly interact with MassChallenge startups and alumni to help create value for our sponsors and partners in the community.

Responsibilities:

Plan and manage complex joint projects with partners via the MassChallenge International Bridge Program. The Bridge Program is designed to help connect international governments, universities, corporations, and foundations with the MassChallenge network in Boston and beyond in order to foster successful entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe.

Assist in designing strategies to engage the MassChallenge community in MC international programs to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and other important stakeholders.

Collaborate with MassChallenge team members in marketing, operations, events, and mentorship to ensure effective service delivery and to integrate the team into our international strategy.

Develop long-term, strategic business relationships with existing and new bridge program partners, with an eye towards trends and changes in the world of international entrepreneurship development.

Create a culture of high service, high support, and high expectations in working with partners

Who You Are:

You have experience with project management. You have a minimum 2-3 years experience in program management or project management in a sales environment.

You have a global perspective and/or international experience. You are comfortable interacting with different cultures and are literate in the world of international business.

You are well versed with startups & entrepreneurial ecosystems. You understand the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Boston and hot spots for entrepreneurship in other regions and countries.

You are a skilled communicator. You have strong business acumen and business development skills. You have exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication, and customer relationship-building skills.

You bias toward action. You are organized, results-oriented, ambitious, self-motivated, detail-oriented and passionate.

You buy into our mission. The MassChallenge mission — to help entrepreneurs and to help catalyze a global startup renaissance — inspires you.

You are dedicated. High-level of flexibility, and a willingness to work long days and non-traditional hours

About MassChallenge

MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs from all backgrounds, industries, and regions around the world. We also reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, Israel, Mexico, Switzerland, Texas, and the UK; and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over.

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge

MassChallenge provides employees with unparalleled significant professional development and growth opportunities and access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs. Specifically, employees:

Get direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries

Get direct access to the world's best startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more

Learn how to optimize the growth of startups across multiple industries

Take ownership over significant and strategically important projects for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company

How to Apply

In addition to completing the online application and providing your resume, please include a one-page cover letter in which you tell us about yourself by answering the following two questions:

Why Startups: Tell us why you want to work with startups, and why at MassChallenge in particular.

Texas Programming Manager

MassChallenge is the most startup friendly accelerator on the planet. We “help entrepreneurs win” by bringing together resources that help them launch and grow their businesses – no strings attached. MassChallenge is a fast-paced, exciting place to work. We are a small team getting a lot done! If you want a challenging and rewarding career in the center of the startup ecosystem, this opportunity is for you!

The Programming Manager is an Austin-based position. We are looking for a highly capable, self-directed individual to build our programming curriculum and assist the Director of Operations in accelerator programming operations. This includes, but is not limited to, speaker outreach and management, calendar creation and management, onboarding new program initiatives, and long-term planning. This work is directly connected to our entrepreneurs and requires people management and operations experience.

You will report to the Director of Operations and will work closely with the Director of Marketing and Managing Director to help identify the needs of the curriculum program.

Success in roles requiring execution of multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities.

Excited about using technology to operationalize processes

Proven ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of people – junior and senior, for-profit and nonprofit, and government.

Operates with excellence in mind in all matters, with the confidence to defend/debate ideas without ego interfering.

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Passionate about MassChallenge’s nonprofit’s mission and impact.

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in organizational settings.

Transparent, direct, with substance.

Self-starter.

Spark, imagination, creativity.

Remain focused in the face of pressure, delivers against timelines, not intimidated by tasks/time limitations.

Who You Are:

You have excellent communication, speaking, and writing skills. You remain personable, happy-to-help, and calm in any environment. You are a good speaker yourself, inspiring people with your knowledge and style.

You are execution oriented. You are not just a planner but also a doer. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty. You’re able to juggle many tasks and pay close attention to detail.

Buy into our Mantra/Mission. You bleed the MassChallenge mantra, “We Help Entrepreneurs Win.”

Benefits of Working at MassChallenge:

MassChallenge provides significant professional development and growth opportunities, plus access to an incredible network of innovators and entrepreneurs. Specifically, employees:

Access to Startups: Gain direct access to the world's highest-impact startups across all industries.

Access to Startup Resources: Gain direct access to the world's best and most supportive startup resources, including top investors, corporate executives, politicians, university personnel and more.

Access to Top-tier Stakeholders: This role will require interfacing with MassChallenge’s most senior stakeholders and partners.

Amazing Team/Culture: The MC team is incredibly driven, passionate, and smart. This team tackles some of the toughest challenges with ease and they are so much fun to work with.

At MassChallenge we are committed to your success. We're not just a company - we're a family - and we will do everything we can to make sure that you're happy and developing in your career!

How to Apply: Draft a cover letter in which you tell us about yourself by answering the following three questions:

Why Startups: Tell us why you want to work with startups, and why at MassChallenge in particular.

Community & Outreach Regional Director

The primary goal of this role is to build and strengthen the community around MassChallenge Mexico while expanding its reach to LATAM in a strategic manner (starting with Colombia and Guatemala). In addition to this, the Community & Outreach Regional Director will be in charge of developing relationships with the entrepreneurship ecosystem and deliver the strategic projects that will strengthen the positioning of MC in the mid-term.

Main responsibilities:

Strategically expand the value position of MC within LATAM

Work with the Managing Director to develop a strategy to position MassChallenge in Guatemala, Colombia, and ultimately LATAM

Identify key stakeholders in the LATAM region starting with Colombia and Guatemala